TDS Blog For Agents, Landlords & Tenants | Tenancy Deposit Scheme

Unsure about making a deposit dispute claim? There’s a quick way to find out the key features of a successful claim

If you’re a landlord or letting agent and have ever gone through a deposit deduction dispute claim, you’ll know how...

How do I request a repair and what do I do if my landlord doesn’t respond?

Your landlord is usually responsible for carrying out major repairs to the property you’re renting. If you rent through a...

#AskTDS: "How can changes to the parties of a tenancy affect the deposit?"

This week, Debbie Davies, Head of Sales and Client Success at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers an agent’s question: “How...

Top 5 reasons to outsource your client accounting

The Letting Partnership discusses the advantages of outsourcing client accounting to a client accounting service provider (CASP) As a letting...

#AskTDS: "My tenants haven't paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposits?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a common question from landlords: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them...

#AskTDS: Maintaining gardens in rented properties - what are your responsibilities as a tenant?

Gardening is one of the top 5 reasons for deposit disputes claimed by landlords using our TDS Custodial...

End-of-year recap

It has been an exciting year for the TDS Group as we strive to make life easier and raise standards...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme and NRLA Collaborate to Release Free Guide on Mould and Damp in Privately Rented Homes

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) have joined forces to launch a valuable...

Crisis point as demand for homes triples

Demand for rental properties has more than tripled in just four years, according to new research commissioned by the NRLA....

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Winter is coming: Getting the house ready for the colder months (including winter checklist)

Winter is upon us and it’s important for landlords, agents, and tenants to be aware of how to prepare their...

Renters Reform – what next?

Ahead of his appearance before MPs to give evidence on the Renters (Reform) Bill NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle shares...

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